https://forums.cameratips.com/categories/nikon-d3100/p1/feed.rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:08:44 +0000 Nikon D3100 Forum for Beginners en-CA https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3723/d3100-often-won-t-shoot Sat, 13 Jul 2019 15:42:08 +0000 KeyPlayaJim 3723@/discussions
Sometimes, if I hold the button down for 10-20 seconds, it will may finally work.

It -seems- to happen more frequently in lower light situations (although I'm not sure), but even if that's the case, it would think that it should still take the shot, especially in Manual mode.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
]]> https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3719/help-with-settings Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:12:01 +0000 Leabank 3719@/discussions I have a lot of bees in my garden and would like to capture a picture of one in a flower. I am a complete newbie to photography and every attempt has failed! I’d appreciate some help...thank you ]]> https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3720/shooting-causes-image-jump Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:16:55 +0000 katew434 3720@/discussions
Not long ago my camera started doing this, then the mirror got permanently stuck open and I had to give it a nudge with a cotton bud to get it back in position.

Now the problems have started again. Every time I take a photo I line up the image, then when I press the shutter the image 'jumps' to the right. The resulting image taken then cuts off the left side of my composition.

I have had to resort to anticipating this and lining the shot up left of where I want it to be, to mitigate against the shift.

Any suggestions much appreciated, camera repair shops will charge more than the camera is worth!

Thanks, Kate]]> https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3701/night-sky-through-telescope Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:36:29 +0000 pault59 3701@/discussions Can you tell me the best settings to use for this typy of photography. Many thanks in advance.]]> https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3686/adjusting-nikon-d3100-flash-output Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:27:01 +0000 KenO 3686@/discussions
Would like the ability to quickly change the NIKON D3100 flash output.

Googled and found "ADJUSTING FLASH OUTPUT WITH A NIKON D3100 OR D5100" By Julie Adair King https://www.dummies.com/photography/cameras/nikon-camera/adjusting-flash-output-with-a-nikon-d3100-or-d5100/

Tried the two options but neither worked. Could not even get the flash compensation icon to light up as shown in the article.

Questions:

1. Looked for a D3100 Forum search area but did not find any so rapidly scanned but also did not find any questions similar.

2. Hope there is a video that shows how to adjust the D3100 flash output.
Maybe I can follow it better because am doing something wrong.

Thanks

Ken]]> https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3691/setup-help-for-newbie Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:32:59 +0000 Amateur 3691@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3680/tricky-lighting Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:03:18 +0000 cheyneyk 3680@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3549/d3100-books Sat, 03 Feb 2018 06:18:20 +0000 nish1013 3549@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3672/removing-icons-from-hdmi-live-view Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:46:30 +0000 TiffanyC 3672@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3655/live-view-on-a-pc-laptop-tablet Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:41:10 +0000 Abn_0 3655@/discussions
Is there a known working software and/or method to get control the d3100 via a laptop or a pc (with the live view).

I've tried many softwares , but they, sadly, don't support the live view from this model.]]> https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3646/flash-won-t-shut-off Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:26:17 +0000 xentar 3646@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3647/competition-photo-of-daughter-in-leotard Fri, 07 Sep 2018 01:51:33 +0000 cassnu 3647@/discussions
Thank you]]> https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3645/wide-angle-lens Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:50:29 +0000 bugsy13 3645@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3635/carp-fishing-capture-pics-at-night-help-plz Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:30:38 +0000 shae 3635@/discussions Now i would be very greatfull if anyone could give me some idea on settings. Its portrait really just holding a fish but Very dark outside and no light at all on the subject ty all :) ]]> https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3622/camera-won-t-shoot-after-auto-focus Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:04:40 +0000 KeyPlayaJim 3622@/discussions
Does anyone have any ideas/suggestions? ]]> https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3550/next-lens-after-18-55mm-kit-lens Sat, 03 Feb 2018 06:21:51 +0000 nish1013 3550@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3610/automatic-exposure-bracketing Mon, 18 Jun 2018 18:53:59 +0000 taurus 3610@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3619/nikon-d3100-sigma-17-50-cheat-card Tue, 03 Jul 2018 23:03:28 +0000 vegasus 3619@/discussions
Do you have or show me a link to buy d3100 sigma 17–50 cheat card?

Thanks for your help

Best regards,]]> https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3609/nikon-nikkor-af-s-50mm-f-1-4g Thu, 14 Jun 2018 21:33:42 +0000 cheyneyk 3609@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3607/setting-yongnu-flash-into-my-camera Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:52:40 +0000 ARGMAN 3607@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3507/best-wifi-cards-for-the-d3100 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 22:49:23 +0000 mreddy 3507@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/44/how-do-you-turn-off-the-flash-in-auto-and-macro-mode Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:02:54 +0000 cosmicchild1961 44@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/2979/error-press-shutter-release-button-again Sun, 27 Mar 2016 14:47:28 +0000 piruja 2979@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3594/turning-off-flash Tue, 08 May 2018 19:03:01 +0000 wavecaller 3594@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3589/so-much-grain-in-videos Thu, 26 Apr 2018 06:25:34 +0000 isweb 3589@/discussions
Below a video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d3KOJByfpzmSFzgdeR06KplSF4QmbHn0/view?usp=sharing]]> https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3586/wedding-reception-candid-shots Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:29:34 +0000 Rachael 3586@/discussions
I'm going to a wedding...and just wanted to take some candid shots as a guest at the reception...I just got the 35mm lens...and was hoping to use that...but I'm curious about what setting to use? It will be indoors......I did purchase the cheat sheets (wow! amazing!!) But I'm still at a major learning curve :) Thank you for any advice and information!!!!

Rachael]]> https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/3585/help-downloading Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:28:39 +0000 Wildcat 3585@/discussions https://forums.cameratips.com/discussion/1752/reverse-bokeh Tue, 23 Jul 2013 09:56:12 +0000 Darcy 1752@/discussions
For the record, I am a newbie amateur photographer. This is my first post here! I have only had my D3100 for a month or so, and still have a lot to learn. I understand the uses behind aperture and f-stop, I just don't know what settings to use with what I have in my possession.

Thanks a bunch! :-)
I'm grateful to have found this forum; lots of good stuff here!

Darcy]]>